Memorials & monuments · North West England
Thornham Parish War Memorial
In or near Wardle.
Thornham Parish War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Castleton · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Thornham Parish War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Castleton, located 1.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is M24 2SA, and entry is free.
About
Thornham Parish War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1452837). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details First World War memorial, 1921, by Grundy of Middleton, with Second World War additions. MATERIALS: granite cross on a raised paved podium DESCRIPTION: the war memorial stands within the churchyard of the Church of St John the Evangelist and is situated centrally in relationship to the south elevation of the church. The memorial comprises a plain granite crucifix, surmounted by a wheel cross, with a central laurel wreath carved in relief. The shaft has a stepped base and is mounted on a pedestal with a plain cornice. Metal lettering on the front panel of the pedestal reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF THIS PARISH / WHO DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WARS / 1914 – 1919; the remaining panels are plain. The sides of the pedestal are slightly canted and it is mounted on a three-stepped base, the top step has plain chamfered upper edges and the front panel reads: 1939–1945. The granite memorial stands on a slightly raised rectangular paved and clad podium.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rochdale Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thornham Parish War Memorial is located in North-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates local individuals who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5759, -2.1717
- District
- Rochdale
- Parish
- Rochdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- M24 2SA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Heywood and Middleton North
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Castleton — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479339 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornham Parish War Memorial?
- Thornham Parish War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M24 2SA), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
- What is Thornham Parish War Memorial?
- Thornham Parish War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thornham Parish War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Castleton, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode M24 2SA.
- When was Thornham Parish War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Thornham Parish War Memorial a listed building?
- Thornham Parish War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Thornham Parish War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Thornham Parish War Memorial is part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Thornham Parish War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Thornham Parish War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thornham Parish War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Castleton, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M24 2SA.